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Backed With New Funding Round, KaiOS To Further Push Into Emerging Markets

By Dan Anderson ● May 29, 2019

KaiOS recently raised $50 million in Series B funding led by Cathay Innovation with participation from Google and TCL.

Amazon Accidentally Sold A Moto Z4 Before Motorola Announced It

By Noah Long ● May 29, 2019

Oops! Amazon has accidentally sold a Moto Z4 before Motorola officially announced the device. This article includes the Moto Z4 specifications.

Apple Launches New iPod Touch With A10 Chip And 256GB Storage Option

By Dan Anderson ● May 29, 2019

What are the new Apple iPod touch specifications? This article answers that question.

LinkedIn Acquires Digital Identity Company Drawbridge

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 29, 2019

Professional social network LinkedIn announced that it has acquired digital identity company Drawbridge, which will be integrated into Marketing Solutions.

Report: New iPhones May Gain Dual Bluetooth Audio Support

By Dan Anderson ● May 28, 2019

According to Mac Otakara's sources, the next line of iPhones may have dual Bluetooth audio support.

Scooter Company Lime Shuffles Around Its Management Team

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 28, 2019

Lime, a popular scooter company announced that it is shuffling around its management team.

Why Nuvi Acquired Social Software Company Banyan

By Noah Long ● May 28, 2019

Nuvi recently announced it acquired Banyan, a social software company. These are the details about the deal.

LA-Based Fika Ventures Sets Up A Sophomore Fund To Help Grow Local Startups

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 28, 2019

Los Angeles, California-based Fika Ventures has established a $76 million sophomore investment fund to invest in local startups.

How Modern Health Is Helping Company Employees With Their Mental Well-Being

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 28, 2019

Modern Health, a mental well-being benefits platform, announced it raised $9 million in Series A led by Kleiner Perkins.

W3C And WHATWG Agree To Collaborate On A Single Version Of HTML And DOM

By Shan Sadiq ● May 28, 2019

W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) and the WHATWG (Web Hypertext Application Technology Working Group) today signed an agreement to work together on the development of a single version of the HTML and DOM specifications.

Report: Robinhood Is Raising At Least $200 Million At A Valuation Of Over $7 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 28, 2019

Commission-free stock trading app Robinhood is reportedly raising $200 million in funding at a valuation of between $7 billion and $8 billion

Self-Driving Company Aurora Is Acquiring Lidar Developer Blackmore

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 28, 2019

Self-driving company Aurora Innovation is acquiring Montana-based lidar company Blackmore. Lidar is known for making self-driving vehicles safer.

Enterprise DevOps Company CloudBees Raises $10 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 28, 2019

Enterprise DevOps company CloudBees announced it has raised $10 million in capital investment from HSBC as a a follow-on to a $62 million round last year.

Aerin Medical: This Company Helps Improve The Quality Of Life For Patients With Nasal Airway Disorders

By Dan Anderson ● May 27, 2019

Austin, Texas-based Aerin Medical helps improve the quality of life for patients suffering from nasal airway disorders that closed a $50 million loan.

How Digital Advocacy Platform Company Phone2Action Connects Citizens To Lawmakers

By Noah Long ● May 27, 2019

Frontier Capital recently made a strategic investment in Phone2Action, which is a digital advocacy platform that connects citizens to lawmakers.

Chicago-Based Granite Creek Capital Closes $200 Million FlexCap II Fund

By Dan Anderson ● May 27, 2019

Chicago-based Granite Creek Capital Partners has closed the $200 million FlexCap II fund, which will be for equity and capital for lower middle markets.

Journaling App Company Jour Closes $1.8 Million Seed Round

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 27, 2019

Jour, a guided journaling app company announced it raised $1.8 million in a seed round of funding led by early-stage VC firm True Ventures.

Newport Beach-Based Medical Waste Processing Technology Company OnSite Has Secured $3.5 Million

By Noah Long ● May 27, 2019

OnSite Waste Technologies announced it has raised $3.5 million in seed funding led by Mark IV Capital and UCI Applied Innovation’s Cove Fund II.

Houston-Based Hydrogen Peroxide Synthesis Company Solugen Raises $32 Million

By Dan Anderson ● May 27, 2019

Houston-based emerging specialty chemicals manufacturer Solugen announced it has raised a $32 million Series B round of funding led by Founders Fund.

Apple Appears To Have Quietly Acquired An Asthma-Monitoring Company Called Tueo Health

By Noah Long ● May 27, 2019

Apple appears to have quietly acquired a asthma-monitoring startup called Tueo Health last year, which will likely be integrated with the Health app.

WhatsApp Has Confirmed Status Ads Are Coming Next Year

By Dan Anderson ● May 27, 2019

WhatsApp has confirmed that it is rolling out ads in status messages starting next year.

Fiat Chrysler Has Proposed A €32.6 Billion Merger With Nissan and Renault

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 27, 2019

Fiat Chrysler has made a €32.6 billion all-share merger proposal with Nissan and Renault.

Facebook Is Preparing To Launch Its ‘GlobalCoin’ Cryptocurrency Next Year

By Noah Long ● May 27, 2019

Facebook is reportedly planning to launch its cryptocurrency next year -- which is internally being called GlobalCoin.

Directory-As-A-Service Platform JumpCloud Raises $50 Million

By Annie Baker ● May 26, 2019

Boulder, Colorado-based directory-as-a-service platform company JumpCloud has raised $50 million in funding led by General Atlantic.

DoorDash Is Now Valued At $12.6 Billion Following $600 Million Series G Round

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 26, 2019

On-demand delivery company DoorDash announced it raised $600 million in Series G funding at a $12.6 billion valuation

Medical Supply Drone Company Zipline Is Now Valued At $1.2 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 24, 2019

Half Moon Bay-based medical supply drone delivery company Zipline recently announced it raised $190 million at a $1.2 billion valuation.

Nashville-Based Client Acquisition Company JumpCrew Hits $35 Million In Sales And Raises $7.2 Million

By Noah Long ● May 24, 2019

JumpCrew, a Nashville-based client acquisition platform announced it raised $7.2 million in Series B co-led by Nashville Capital Network and Hinsdale.

How Retail Zipline Improves The Productivity Of Store Employees

By Dan Anderson ● May 24, 2019

Leading communication and execution platform for retailers Retail Zipline announced it raised $9.6 million led by Emergence.

Houston-Based Spruce Finance Raises $50 Million

By Noah Long ● May 24, 2019

Houston-based solar and residential energy company Spruce Finance announced it raised $50 million from its owner HPS Investment Partners.

How Core Helps People Improve Meditation Experiences And Personalized Wellness

By Annie Baker ● May 24, 2019

Core is a meditation service that recently announced it raised $4 million in seed funding. This is the story behind the company.

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Backed With New Funding Round, KaiOS To Further Push Into Emerging Markets

Amazon Accidentally Sold A Moto Z4 Before Motorola Announced It

Apple Launches New iPod Touch With A10 Chip And 256GB Storage Option

LinkedIn Acquires Digital Identity Company Drawbridge

Report: New iPhones May Gain Dual Bluetooth Audio Support

Scooter Company Lime Shuffles Around Its Management Team

Why Nuvi Acquired Social Software Company Banyan

LA-Based Fika Ventures Sets Up A Sophomore Fund To Help Grow Local Startups

How Modern Health Is Helping Company Employees With Their Mental Well-Being

W3C And WHATWG Agree To Collaborate On A Single Version Of HTML And DOM

Report: Robinhood Is Raising At Least $200 Million At A Valuation Of Over $7 Billion

Self-Driving Company Aurora Is Acquiring Lidar Developer Blackmore

Enterprise DevOps Company CloudBees Raises $10 Million

Aerin Medical: This Company Helps Improve The Quality Of Life For Patients With Nasal Airway Disorders

How Digital Advocacy Platform Company Phone2Action Connects Citizens To Lawmakers

Chicago-Based Granite Creek Capital Closes $200 Million FlexCap II Fund

Journaling App Company Jour Closes $1.8 Million Seed Round

Newport Beach-Based Medical Waste Processing Technology Company OnSite Has Secured $3.5 Million

Houston-Based Hydrogen Peroxide Synthesis Company Solugen Raises $32 Million

Apple Appears To Have Quietly Acquired An Asthma-Monitoring Company Called Tueo Health

WhatsApp Has Confirmed Status Ads Are Coming Next Year

Fiat Chrysler Has Proposed A €32.6 Billion Merger With Nissan and Renault

Facebook Is Preparing To Launch Its ‘GlobalCoin’ Cryptocurrency Next Year

Directory-As-A-Service Platform JumpCloud Raises $50 Million

DoorDash Is Now Valued At $12.6 Billion Following $600 Million Series G Round

Medical Supply Drone Company Zipline Is Now Valued At $1.2 Billion

Nashville-Based Client Acquisition Company JumpCrew Hits $35 Million In Sales And Raises $7.2 Million

How Retail Zipline Improves The Productivity Of Store Employees

Houston-Based Spruce Finance Raises $50 Million

How Core Helps People Improve Meditation Experiences And Personalized Wellness